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Several years ago a friend wrote to me with her new best idea. When she was old (i.e. the age we are now), she would move to a Holiday Inn. She would make sure that she received a complimentary breakfast and that transportation within a reasonable area was provided. She said she could imagine her life there, with housekeeping taking care of cleaning and bed-making, and with a gym and a pool. She reasoned it would be quite financially manageable—cheaper than a retirement living facility or than buying a condo. Senior housing has changed since the day I received this email. We seniors are a potential investment market. Federal and state monies support services for older citizens....

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